UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August as petrol, diesel and airfares climb
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UK CPI rose to 3.1% in August, moving further above the Bank of England's 2% target as petrol, diesel and airfares lifted transport inflation. With the policy rate at 3.75% and a BoE decision imminent, the data reinforces sticky inflation risk and keeps rates sensitivity elevated across UK assets. Energy-driven inflation also supports inflation-hedging demand and heightens macro uncertainty tied to oil supply disruption.
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UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July and moving further away from the Bank of England’s 2% target, according to the Office for National Statistics. Higher petrol and diesel prices, along with costlier airfares, pushed annual transport costs up 4.6%. The UK’s policy rate is 3.75%, and the Bank of England meets on Thursday to decide whether to change it.
